Gibbon Conservation Center

Gibbon Conservation Center offers a narrowly focused wildlife experience built around the study and care of gibbons. Rather than maintaining a broad animal collection, the center specializes in these lesser apes and houses representatives of all four gibbon genera. Its work combines conservation and breeding with public education and opportunities for scientists and students to conduct observational, non-invasive research.

Visits are structured as guided tours, giving guests context for the animals they see and the center's conservation work. Species housed here include eastern hoolock, pileated, northern white-cheeked, Javan, and siamang gibbons, each with distinctive physical traits and vocal behavior. Gibbon song is an especially memorable part of the experience, with some visits designed around the animals' morning vocalizations. The specialized collection and guided format make the center particularly appealing to travelers interested in primates, animal behavior, and conservation rather than a conventional zoo with many different animal groups.